Benefits of Joining SIP

WHY Join Soroptimist?

Member Testimonials:

I want to thank the women of Soroptimist International of Phoenix for embracing me as a member 20 years ago. Over the years, I was blessed to meet and become friends with a number of incredibly smart, talented and caring women. In addition to their friendship they provided me with the secrets of leadership including the importance of integrity, honesty and compassion. They led by example. They were always encouraging, supportive and helpful. I always felt very proud, yet humbled to be included in their company. They have seen me work my way up the corporate ladder and now as an Executive Director, I hope they can be proud of the leader that I have become. I want them to know that I take my position very seriously and will do my best to serve with the integrity, honor and compassion as the women I have been blessed to know. Thank you for believing in me. Sincerely,

Dawn Bogart

Executive Director

Homeless Youth Connection

I would like to express how important membership in the Club has been to me. I did not realize when I joined that I was immediately picking up 50 new best friends. I have been reinforced, guided, and supported in my leadership quests within the Club, and in the community, by the wonderful women of SI Phoenix. Their smiles and their words of encouragement have meant so much to me. Thank you for creating this atmosphere where we are able to try new skills, land gently from mistakes, and grow in our ability to lead effectively.

Keep up the good work!

Paula Adkins
CEO Emeritus, Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development

WHO Belongs to Soroptimist?

Professional and executive business women of all ages and ethnic groups, from all walks of life and cultures.

Soroptimist International is a global network of volunteers working for the best for women. We are committed to a world where women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations and have an equal voice in their communities worldwide.

Soroptimist International of Phoenix membership encompasses women who are passionate about our mission, each other, and the community. We enjoy working together to achieve our strategic goal of empowering women and girls by providing access to, and support of their educational objectives. Membership provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships and to support each other while experiencing the satisfaction of their collective efforts to improve our community.

WHAT is Soroptimist International of the Americas?

Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) is part of Soroptimist International - the world's largest service organization for executive and professional women.

Soroptimist, coined from the Latin "soror" and "optima" (best for women), was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. Eighty women in professions that included medicine, laboratory technology, education and printing formed the first Soroptimist club to "foster the ideal of service".

Soroptimist International comprises four federations, with over 82,000 members in 129 countries and territories throughout the world, with a seat at the United Nations.

With almost 50,000 members in 18 countries and territories, Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest of the four federations. The other three federations include Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland, Soroptimist International of Europe, and Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific

WHERE does Soroptimist International of Phoenix meet?

The meeting place for Soroptimist International of Phoenix is conveniently located in downtown Phoenix. Lunch meetings are held the first three Thursdays of each month (except July and August) at the Hilton Garden Inn on Central Ave.

Hilton Garden Inn-Midtown

4000 N. Central Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

HOW does Soroptimist accomplish its community service goals?

Using a three pronged approach (awareness, advocacy and action), Soroptimists identify the special needs of the community - be it big, industrial city or small rural town. Soroptimists then establish projects that best address these specific needs.

Our primary service programs are:

Live Your Dream Award - cash awards to support women who are head of households in their continuing education

Young Man Young Woman Award – Partnering with Rotary 100 and the City of Phoenix to recognize outstanding students

Dream it, Be it workshop for girls between 14-18 years old - one day workshop to build skills for future career development

Varying service projects in the community

Fund raising is an integral activity to the club's success of helping women and girls. The club hold various fund raising and hands-on projects throughout the the year, for which all club members are expected to participate.